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Which of the following free radicals is responsible for causing break down of ozone into oxygen due to use of CFCs ?

A

O

B

Cl

C

`CH_(3)`

D

OH

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The correct Answer is:
B
` CF_(2) Cl_(2) overset ("UV") to overset (.) Cl + CF_(2)overset (.)Cl overset (.)Cl + O_(3) to ClO + O_(2) , ClO + O to Cl +O_(2)`
The chlorine radicals are continuosly regenerated and cause the break down of ozone .
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